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HG51 ZTL

2001 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,411 mi
Last recorded153,411 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 ZTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 153,411 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 153,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 153,383 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 153,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 153,168 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 153,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 151,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 150,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,150 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 15,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 146,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 145,118 miles

Offside Front Inner hub seal slight leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2017 145,117 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs badly worn on inner faces and corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner hub seal slight leak

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 140,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 133,373 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 131,317 miles

Rust hole in nearside rear x member (seen from wheel arch) around high lift jacking point

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 131,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rust hole in nearside rear x member (seen from wheel arch) around high lift jacking point

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 123,956 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 117,669 miles

Diesel emission test on limit advise service/repair.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 110,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 99,858 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 99,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wipers failing to park correctly

Pass 29 Mar 2008 79,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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HG51 ZTL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG51 ZTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG51 ZTL registered?

HG51 ZTL is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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